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PA09 EXA

2010 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests39 (30 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

165,359 mi
Last recorded165,359 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPA09 EXA
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

30 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 165,359 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link top joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link top joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Jun 2026 165,359 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/35zr19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link top joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link top joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Feb 2026 128,593 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

o/s and n/s rear inner sills and floor areas corroded.

unable to check underside of vehicle and outer sills due to covers fitted.

Fail 19 Feb 2026 128,593 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

o/s and n/s rear inner sills and floor areas corroded.

unable to check underside of vehicle and outer sills due to covers fitted.

Pass 23 Jun 2025 154,561 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 124,419 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 145,986 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 119,266 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 141,740 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Jun 2023 141,591 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 112,862 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 111,638 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of two front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of two front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 130,799 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2022 130,799 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 100,582 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front, rear of two arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front, rear of two arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 124,359 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Jun 2021 124,307 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 91,807 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 117,459 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 85,052 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 106,253 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 May 2019 106,253 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 81,668 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 94,597 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2018 73,881 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges heavily wearing (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges heavily wearing (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jun 2017 81,227 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 63,851 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 79,957 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 54,766 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 68,832 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 68,832 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

both front tyres are worn down on inside edges

Pass 20 May 2015 46,888 miles

Both front tyres worn inner shoulders and close to legal minimum

Fail 9 May 2015 46,654 miles

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Both front tyres worn inner shoulders and close to legal minimum

Nearside rear brake pads worn to 2mm thick

Pass 13 Feb 2015 58,127 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 34,437 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 47,014 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 25,888 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 25,888 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 36,534 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 520?

Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.

78.5%
Pass Rate
7,968
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
152,584
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 47,121
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 22,647
Brake pipe excessively corroded 16,724
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 15,884
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 14,720
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PA09 EXA is a 2010 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 39 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2010 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 97,744 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 520 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 47,121 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PA09 EXA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 520 typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 16 years old, this BMW 520 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was PA09 EXA registered?

PA09 EXA is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 30 April 2010.

Is PA09 EXA safe to buy?

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